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Top Tips for Respect at Work
March 20, 2024
WU Gender & Diversity Conference
March 8, 2024
Enhancing Psychological Safety
December 14, 2023
Countrywide Food Service Distributors
November 16, 2023
Hospital cafe boss fined after sexual harassment
October 27, 2023
SafeWork NSW equip business to create safer & respectful workplaces
October 18, 2023
Safe Bodies Safe Minds Tasmania 2023
August 23, 2023
Great Leaders, Leading Safely for the Future
August 9, 2023
Thank you to the Executive Assistant Network (EAN) for having me back, this time to speak to their members about the very important topic psychological safety.
June 23, 2023
Karen Maher was recently named as one of Ovations International top speakers for 2023 in the Health & Safety / Mental Health arena. Karen was very humbled to be part of this great line of up of speakers covering such an important area.
June 8, 2023
Thank you to the Professionals Real Estate for having me along to speak at your 2023 Principals Workshops across the country.
May 23, 2023
The dinosaurs who aren’t proactively addressing harassment, discrimination and bullying in the workplace are on notice there’s a huge meteor headed their way. Legislation changes are here with fines to match.
March 30, 2023
Fair Work joins the fight against sexual harassment. Karen Maher recently spoke with ABC Kimberley Pilbara morning radio about the new legislation that has given extra teeth to the tiger fighting sexual harassment in the workplace.
March 17, 2023
What an honour to speak at #APOSHO36 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre alongside so many incredible thought leaders in Workplace Health & Safety.
November 23, 2022
We all know the consequences that can occur within organisations when people don’t feel safe and supported to speak up about concerns they have. Notwithstanding this, the fear of speaking up in our workplaces is still very real.
November 2, 2022
Thank you to the Executive Assistant Network for having me along to present my pragmatic EA guide to driving culture, at your Signature Series.
July 6, 2022
Fantastic day yesterday presenting a keynote and a momentum session for all of the amazing leaders at the Western Sydney University Leadership Conference ‘Leading for Change’.
May 4, 2022
Karen Maher recently spoke about some practical advice on being an active bystander, the importance of leadership support and how SmartCulture are trying to keep things very practical when we talk about bystanders.
April 5, 2022
I recently spoke on Leading Psychologically Safe Teams During Uncertain Times for Safer Together. So much critical content was provided during this event as we all continue to navigate these challenging times.
March 25, 2022
Thank you ecoPortal for inviting me to speak about the impact that poor workplace behaviours have on both the individual, and the organisation.
March 12, 2022
Karen Maher was interviewed by the Australian Mining Review about SmartCulture's approach to eradicating sexual harassment in mining.
February 3, 2022
Had a great keynote session last week with RoadTek at their Leaders Forum on Preventing Sexual Harassment. Was so wonderful to stream into their live event in Mackay.
December 18, 2021
Thank you, Worksafe QLD, for having me present yesterday for your Mental Health Forum. Such a well-run event. ​
October 11, 2021
It was wonderful presenting to Tourism Australia yesterday. LOVE their values, one in particular being the focus of the talk ‘We do the right thing’.
July 23, 2021
Great session last week teaming up with the leaders from the Australian Taxation Office as a keynote speaker for their annual Leadership Conference!
July 21, 2021
It was great to be a part of the NSCA Webinar series on stopping sexual harassment. This is a really important area right now in Australia.
June 23, 2021
Our chat may have started super seriously but laughter followed soon after. Thanks Dr Kristy Goodwin for your clever insights as always.
May 23, 2021
A co-presentation with the very clever Shannon Chapman, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers for (AHRI), ‘Understanding and getting proactive with sexual harassment’.
May 18, 2021
Podcast: A smart approach to the prevention of bullying & harassment
May 18, 2021
I was very privileged to be invited onto ‘Wine & Wisdom’ FB Live Group with the remarkable Heidi Dening – Resilience Keynote Speaker (CVP).
May 12, 2021
culture has eaten strategy for breakfast
March 4, 2021
Follow my 10 real-world tips for proactive leaders and enjoy the flow-on effect for your efforts – A happier, safer and more respectful workplace. It’s just good business!
January 21, 2021
Seriously, it isn't. But it takes absolute authenticity, determination and a plan. I am an ex-employment and safety lawyer. I have worked on literally hundreds of cases in the workplace bullying and sexual harassment space over the past 17 years in Australia and the UK, as either a lawyer, consultant, advisor or investigator.
June 29, 2020
Thank you Maroondah City Council for having me along to present at your Leadership Forum on Preventing & Responding to Sexual Harassment in Local Government.
May 23, 2020
Pandemic Bullying
March 27, 2020
Look out. Party season is upon us. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love having fun. So the very last thing I will EVER say to a client is to stop the Christmas party due to risk of things going wrong. It is a sad day when your people can't be rewarded and have a good time together. In fact, I usually say the opposite - make sure you encourage your people for doing great things. Here are a few 'top tips' to get ready for your Christmas party.
October 24, 2019

Informative, Engaging And Enlightening

The Anti-bullying and Harassment training provided by Karen is very informative, engaging and enlightening. Karen provided in-depth knowledge and case studies. Our staff liked her approach of questions and focused discussions and exchanges amongst staff. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone that is interested in improving their organisational culture via training that is delivered in an excellent manner.

McCall Gardens

Knows how to connect with the audience

Karen is an engaging speaker who knows how to connect with her audiences either in person or virtually. Our members gained important insights around psychological health and workplace bullying and harassment which gave them the knowledge to help improve their workplaces. I would highly recommend Karen for any speaking engagement.

NSCA Foundation

Entertaining, Informational & Thought-Provoking

Karen presented a Bullying workshop for all staff at the Shoalhaven Region Anglican Schools which was entertaining, informational and thought-provoking. Included were examples relevant to our workplace and Karen’s attention to detail was meticulous, making sure that the presentation was tailored to our needs. I would thoroughly recommend this presentation for those wishing to deal with the issue of bullying in the workplace.

Shoalhaven Region Anglican Schools

An Engaging Communicator

Karen Maher is an engaging communicator who is extremely passionate and well-informed; evident in the way she discusses topics and the breadth of the knowledge she imparts. We have had excellent feedback from many staff who attended the training, including our own CEO, about how the training was run. This training will allow us to cultivate a more informed, respectful workforce.

Ainslie Group